Making a sustainable decision as you choose a live tree or an artificial one can call for a list of pros and cons. We have put together a list of pros and cons for Christmas trees to help you decide in the future which is best for you and your lifestyle.
1. Consider transportation. Do you have to drive far away to pick up a real tree? This can be less efficient than picking up an artificial tree at your local store. Mass shipping practices of artificial trees along with the re-use of the tree mean less driving which positively impacts the environment.
2. What's in a tree? Artificial trees usually contain PVC and often lead, which is bad for the environment and us too. While real trees are farmed, therefore the process uses pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
There are pros and cons to both real and artificial Christmas trees. Some alternative sustainable options are to find an organic tree farm, decorate an outdoor tree, or even buy a small potted tree which you can then transplant outside in the springtime.
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